16 | Bluehaven Group DEVELOPMENT Creating communities of choice Commercial development is also part of the mix to ensure a totally liveable environment. Building communities – not just houses – is a key philosophy in building sustainable places for people to live, says Chief Executive of Bluehaven Group, Nathan York. He says that Bluehaven focuses on delivering a range of housing typologies to the market, suitable for all stages of life from first homebuyers to retirees. This means that people can continue to live in the same area their whole lives and in doing so create strong community links. He says Bluehaven Group has always been committed to extensive master-planning processes to ensure design excellence in its land and property developments. “As a result we build communities that are great places for all to live, work, play, learn, restore and ultimately belong,” he says. The company’s signature development Golden Sands is a good example of the philosophy. Nathan says the area has been developed with a multi-modal approach to connect the community and its people. Entering the development, streets are carefully networked in a pedestrian, cycle and scooter friendly way to allow for safe commute, and also complement both vehicular and public transport options. He says this careful planning ensures less reliance on vehicle dependency. There are a multitude of reserves to accompany the pristine Pāpāmoa Beach and Wairakei Steam reserve corridor. Nathan says Karen Phelps New town centre - page 18 that the carefully designed areas help to facilitate where people can meet and enjoy the space, and include playgrounds for different ages, exercise areas, community gardens and respite areas for those quiet times. Commercial development is also part of the mix to ensure a totally liveable environment. In Golden Sands the Excelsa Centre, which was undertaken in three stages, was completed in 2020. This mixed-use development is one of the largest and newest coastal developments in the Bay of Plenty and acts as a vibrant hub for the coastal belt. It offers multiple dining, retail, entertainment, health and services to the wider Pāpāmoa community. Nathan says the centre is unique in that it has ocean views, and it is only a two-minute walk to the beach. All the businesses in the hub are locally owned and operated, which he says is important. Bluehaven Group is currently in the process of constructing the Whitiora Health Centre, located on The Boulevard, in Golden Sands. Nathan says the centre will provide much sought-after health services to the growing community with the project scheduled to be completed and open by mid-2022. He says that Golden Sands is testament to Bluehaven’s continued focus on establishing developments that have a strong people emphasis, with a vision to foster healthy, sustainable communities.
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